Amphenol Alden PL-500SM-N Auto-Coupling Pulse-Lok® Connectors
Amphenol Alden PL-500SM-N Auto-Coupling Pulse-Lok® Connectors are plastic shell auto-coupling connectors that meet the efficient packaging demands of portable electronic devices with a compact design. These connectors, offering up to 14 contact positions, feature Pulse-Lok auto-latch and mating confirmation. The PL-500SM-N connectors offer a miniature ø0.520" circular shell and withstand a minimum of 5000 mating cycles with standard contacts. These connectors are water-proof and operate at a temperature range of -20°C to +85°C. The Amphenol Alden PL-500SM-N Pulse-Lok Connectors can be sterilized by steam sterilization, gamma sterilization, and Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization methods.
Features
- Pulse-Lok® auto-latch/mating confirmation
- Miniature ø0.520" circular shell
- Up to 14 contact positions
- Multiple standard and proprietary keying options available
- 6 various color options
- Single or double-ended
- Customizable cable bundle
- Overmolded strain relief
Specifications
- Materials
- UL 94-HB, Polyamide 12 (LV3H) connector housing
- UL 94V-0, LCP molded contact insulator (core)
- Brass/Phosphor bronze contacts, 30µ” gold over 50µ” nickel plating
- UL 94-HB coupler
- Mechanical
- 5000 mating cycles
- Mating force
- 5lbs. maximum to mate
- 1.5lbs. maximum to un-mate
- 35lbs. minimum unintended extraction
- 5lbs. minimum backshell withdrawal
- Electrical
- ø0.5mm to ø1.5mm contact pin size
- 26AWG to 16AWG maximum wire gauge range
- 300VRMS maximum operating voltage
- 2.5A to 5.0A maximum operating current
- <50mΩ mated contact resistance
- Environmental
- -20°C to +85°C operating temperature range
- IP67 moisture resistance
- Gamma and EtO sterilizable
- Common or cleaning solvents chemical resistance
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Amphenol Alden Pulse-Lok® Connectors
Feature a unique locking system with visual, audible, and tactile engagement confirmation.
Published: 2017-10-25
| Updated: 2022-03-11